Latest Stories
Data center projects are now coming in bigger than ever. Here's a look at why
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:18 p.m.
Data center developments have seemingly reached an inflection point where projects are now bigger and more energy-hungry than ever. There are a number of factors that have gotten us here.
Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
The Associated Press | Posted July 8 - 4:20 p.m.
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than $9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.
Utah's Stratos project draws warnings from Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:29 a.m.
Utah's bet on the Stratos Project data center is raising eyebrows, states away, among a community with more data center experience than anywhere else.
Life inside 'Data Center Alley': What Utah can learn from Loudoun County, Virginia
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 7 - 7:12 a.m.
What lessons can we learn from "Data Center Alley," a community in Virginia with more data center experience than anywhere else?
Kevin O'Leary talks election results, Stratos project timeline with KSL
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:38 a.m.
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants Utahns on his side as his massive artificial intelligence data center project planned for Box Elder County moves forward.
New housing coordination division launches in Utah governor's office
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:48 p.m.
The governor's office launched Utah's new Division of Housing and Community Development to unify new and existing housing programs under a single banner.
'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:40 p.m.
A Utah senator and Fox News offered apologies connected to allegations that foes of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China, while Kevin O'Leary offered a clarifying statement.
Data center fallout upends Utah politics, ousting Senate president
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 28 - 3:00 p.m.
Utah Republican voters sent a stunning rebuke to state leaders overseeing the Box Elder County data center on Tuesday, as a swing in support coincided with a massive electoral upset.
Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 25 - 8:15 a.m.
O'Leary Digital is moving forward with its Box Elder County data center plans despite voter backlash in Tuesday's voting aimed at state Sen. Stuart Adams and others.
How a data center helped topple one of Utah's most powerful lawmakers
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 24 - 5:00 p.m.
The data center project in Box Elder County figured big in primary elections, factoring in the defeat of Senate President Stuart Adams and two Box Elder County commissioners.
Box Elder County commissioner responds to conflict of interest allegations tied to Stratos Project
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted June 19 - 11:59 a.m.
Box Elder County Commissioner Boyd Bingham is pushing back against allegations that he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest before voting in favor of transferring thousands of acres of land for the Stratos Project data center.
Data center dominates candidate forum in Utah Senate president's reelection bid
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 16 - 10:01 p.m.
A top Utah leader was in the hot seat Tuesday evening over a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.
The national AI policy showdown is being decided in Utah's backyard
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 9:03 p.m.
As artificial intelligence continues to impact the economy, Utah is now being involved as two of the nation's top AI super PACs dropped a combined $1.3 million into congressional primaries.
Box Elder County Commissioners approve data-center moratorium; Stratos project exempt
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 11 - 9:36 a.m.
Box Elder County commissioners have approved a 180-day moratorium on any new data centers, though it does not apply to the Stratos project.
Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 8 - 9:00 p.m.
Two Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids, but the electoral impact of their votes for the project remains to be seen.
Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 5 - 9:04 p.m.
A second lawsuit has been filed in Salt Lake County targeting the controversial Box Elder County data center project, already focus of legal action in Box Elder County.
Kevin O'Leary agrees to dramatically cut Box Elder County data center project area
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 4 - 3:24 p.m.
Businessman Kevin O'Leary has agreed to cut the Box Elder County data center project area in response to calls from Senate President Stuart Adams.
Box Elder County data center foes sue to reverse decision stalling their efforts against project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 3 - 5:29 p.m.
As promised, foes of the proposed Box Elder County data center project have filed suit, seeking reversal of the decision stalling their efforts against the project.
AI to double data center power and water consumption by 2030, UN researchers say
Reuters | Posted June 3 - 1:15 p.m.
Data centers are expected to consume twice as much power and water by 2030 as they expand to meet the surge in demand from artificial intelligence, U.N. researchers said on Wednesday.
Proposition 4, data centers take center stage in GOP debate for Utah's 2nd District
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 1 - 9:01 p.m.
Few policy disagreements emerged during a debate between 2nd Congressional District candidates Blake Moore and Karianne Lisonbee Monday.
Here's how Celeste Maloy, Phil Lyman disagree on immigration, data centers in Utah
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 1 - 4:19 p.m.
Rep. Celeste Maloy defended her congressional record while challenger Phil Lyman called out the Republican establishment during a primary debate on Monday.
Utah Senate president calls for drastic reduction to Box Elder County data center
Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 1 - 3:12 p.m.
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is calling on Kevin O'Leary to shrink the size of his Box Elder County data center by 75%. An election opponent calls it "too little, too late."
Former congressman poised to profit from helping kick-start Utah data center
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 29 - 7:03 p.m.
A former Utah congressman who's weighing a 2028 run for governor stands to benefit financially depending on the outcome of a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.
Cox signs new order for data center development after public outcry
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 29 - 4:28 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed a new executive order guiding the development of data centers in the state.
